Cyberattack Halts VAs Oracle EHR Testing, Delays Rollout to November
Becker's Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
A cyberattack on Change Healthcare has delayed the implementation of a new Oracle Health electronic health record (EHR) system at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, affecting the VA's broader rollout of this technology. Originally scheduled for March 2024, the testing of a critical billing interface was postponed after the ransomware attack for security reasons, necessitating the development of a replacement system that won’t be operational until November 2024. This incident highlights the significant cybersecurity risks facing healthcare organizations and raises concerns about their ability to maintain operational integrity amid increasing cyber threats, which could impact patient care and financial processes.
